Greatest Chinese Kung Fu Weapon: Nunchucks

[@leonwright1750]

That’s amazing. I’ve been practicing the Nunchucks since 12 years old and haven’t mastered two at the same time. Since I’ve watched your video I’m going to put forth more practice. I’m 55 years old now but very active in many things...mainly staying healthy. Thank you for your video.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

Been using my sticks a lot, for the last 2 years or so. Been wanting to get back into nunchuck training since I feel like I've gone sloppy or Rusty. You always have the best content for practical nunchuck fighting. Yes some people say to grab it from the bottom, and yes sometimes I do in my practice but.. it's all about what you're trying to do, and what you're trying to practice.

[@GimpNinja-ue8ml]

You are skilled at making your explanations simple and easy to understand.

[@RealKungFu]

Michael Feldhouse Thanks Michael!

[@ssdd8618]

+Kung Fu & Tai Chi Center w/ Jake Mace You motivate me a lot! I've started Tai Ji lately thanks to you and I feel very well and getting well very fast after my spine surgery! :D

[@willkellaway931]

GimpNinja 33710

[@dadisi09]

These are a great upper body workout. Why don't people use the more lethal octagonal er chi kuen though? There are more pounds per square inch of force in the corners.

[@slashsd1000]

Damit! I just hit my right nut trying to do some of these moves. I spent the rest of the video on the floor yelling in pain.

[@mzaragoza03]

buy a cup

[@aidenpettigrew9239]

Lmao

[@hdhddjdjdj2161]

3:36 *Never missing a catch* 3:34 the videos skips, I'm assuming you missed a catch

[@triumphmanful]

my favorite nunchuck workout video, I made a few from different woods, birch, hickory, maple, and a pvc pair. I also made some indoor practice foam sets for my daughter and I to practice in the living room. My wife is happy because none of our furniture, lamps and other stuff will get broken ! Thanks Jake you are my Sensai !

[@1c3sly13]

I've wanted Nunchucks all my life and finally in my 40s my kids got me some. This vid is a nice start for me

[@miclarry119]

Excellent way to warm up. I use them as a form of meditation also, really clears the mind and invigorates the body. Keep up the good work.

[@freeman2065]

You are the best demonstrator I ever could find online thank you so much for your effort.

[@kevincharliefoxtrot9792]

Definitely subscribed and recommended your channel to my brother because of your clear concise tutorial . The tone is light, fun, and love the ''pack of ninjas''. Thanks.

[@RealKungFu]

Greatest Chinese Kung Fu Weapon: Nunchucks also called Nunchaku, Nunchuck, Numchucks, or Er Jie Gun. These double sectional sticks are responsible for me falling in love with the Martial Arts. I thought when I was a child that the Nunchucks were the greatest of all Kung Fu weapons! It's funny to me that people think the Er Jie Gun or Nunchucks are Japanese! They have been found used in China as farming tools for more than 1000 years! Bruce Lee made the Nunchuck famous in USA!

[@dadoorsron]

Nunchucks are a divergent of the Chinese Two Section staff that is a lot larger then the Nunchucks.

[@Juanito23ization]

Raphael > Michaelangelo

[@mrshred65]

***** you can learn from anywhere though but your correct

[@Averagebum21]

How do we use them to farm?

[@MrDonrina]

I just get started with the nuncuks and i am lurning very slow , but i am still lurning 😁😁

[@K.therealist28]

Awesome - More videos like this please. With the bo staff and further nunchuku skills.

[@superjockstick]

Thanks for all your postings. They are refreshing and inspiring.

[@anahernandez5968]

This is just great! Back at it, I missed nunchucks. I was having trouble with bouncing it from my leg and hitting from up across the chin but now I got it. Thank you very much!

[@sjwl83]

4:23 "ninja one, ninja two, ninja three, ninja four" Now we know how to fight the ninja turtles

[@ElbertJudkins]

😆

[@ElbertJudkins]

U gonna have a fight with Micky though he use the chucks too

[@viklong94]

you are the great instructor ,you know. You bring Kungfu closer to us., each of your lesson demonstrated step by step, easy to learn. Thank you so much

[@EternallApprentace]

"To clear your head and kinda have some fun." Just like that, you said it so easily, so simply. I've got a co-op back yard and barely any space in my home, so it never feels like there's a good place to practice. Despite that tension or anxiety of looking like "A punk with a weapon" or " trying to be cool" just letting go and feeling the weight and rhythm of the nunchuku wrap around you is relaxing, and somehow freeing :) I may have to get a second pair...I didn't realize one could be so flexible, if not just as flexible with two as with one

[@drake3268]

Nunchucks got me started too! I saw the movie "Sidekicks" when I was like five or six and started my kungfu journey when I was fourteen. The nunchuck Kata in that film is still one of my favorite scenes of all time!

[@RealKungFu]

@ Yamamoto tsunetomo: Thanks! Start by getting some Chaku's and try the double spins in this video!

[@ashmanroonz]

This is the best demo I've seen so far. It seems practical, like you are ready to hit someone or something, rather than twirl the nunchuks for show.

[@MrCooper83]

I got my nunchucks from my dad. He showed me some movements around 7 years ago. Since then I always try to keep it with me in my bag. I know only the basic movement but after watching this video i practice d it a bit. Thanks for uploading such a good vid!

[@jeecreative]

just getting back into martial arts after a long time out.Wanted to say what a great video this is and fuels my desire to get back to my previous level and aspire to one of yours.

[@HowardCollarbleu]

Great Video, I just made my own and have been looking for a daily routine. It is so soothing when I get home from a long day I just practice my Nunchucks. This is a great exercise.

[@timothyjholloway]

I was already thinking of learning how to use nunchucks. Now that I see what you've shown me, I feel confident that I'll soon master them... once I buy myself at least one pair ;-) Thanks!

[@Crewchief227]

I started taking Martial Arts classes when I was 10. We had to choose a primary weapon, the nunchucks were mine. I practiced for hours with my training (plastic) ones everyday. We only used real ones on demo days. Made it to red belt after a few years, and haven't picked up a pair in 25 years, so thanks for the trip down memory lane. I wonder if I still have the muscle memory to spin them again. I will say thought that my training came in immensely handy when I went to Army boot camp, and we trained in hand to hand combat.

[@nukesaway4806]

I use the Nunchuks to improve my footwork and balance. Not as a striking weapon. Great for increasing wrist strength and flexibility. You have a strong core sir. Very symmetrical.

[@kristinaminor4302]

I just wanted to say thank you for taking your time to make such a simple, clear tutorial on the basics of nunchucks. I'm doing a Magic Tree House book club at our local library for elementary-age kiddos. Book 5 is Night of the Ninjas. For the second year in a row, I've used techniques I learned from your video to show these kids basic moves with our paper towel roll nunchucks. Of course, we talk about the "art" of nunchucks as opposed to the self-defense/warrior use of the nunchucks. :)

[@Syr3]

I've been searching nunchaku tutorials these days, buy I wasn't finding any satisfing, really instructive ones (for my level) until I saw this one. Really like your videos :D

[@MYHITLISTJFT]

Man that is the most interesting thing I have seen in awhile when it comes to weapons. I had know idea of the technique and how simplistic it really was. Thanks Brotha.

[@Xion_Toshiro]

This video takes what seems like a complicated Weapon Style and demystifies it: makes it look much easier to understand. I like that.

[@aLionhunts]

Great job! I just watched this video with my six year old son and he really liked it! Thanks

[@3brewster]

Been using these for years !! I love them.great video Jake

[@RealKungFu]

Thanks, Xie Xie!

[@thezazaandmarkshow9491]

Hey Jake may I have been practicing the nunchaku with you I watch all your videos and inspiring me with a nunchuck is Bruce Lee

[@clarkstuart6007]

this is the best unintentional comedy I’ve ever seen. This guy needs his own sitcom

[@fumblebee]

I don't know anything about nunchucks and I just stumbled upon this video but this guy so is adorable I watched the whole thing.

[@MrTripp02]

Jake manse you have help me learn nunchucks and the chain whip better than I would have been able to do so on my own. I feel as though I am in your debt. Thank you so much you are an inspiration to me, you are almost up to my Jackie Chan par. The fingertip pushups almost put you there :-). Thanks for ever , keep helping me and all the rest by posting more videos... P.s. my request would be the three piece bow staff- my knowledge is little to none with this one

[@Gryphn80]

One of the least used, least traditional Chinese weapons. hahahah Only so popular due to Bruce Lee and kung fu movies. This is funny. They are pretty much a japanese weapon based on percentage of use and popularity in specific arts. smh Best part was Jake smashing his nutz with them hahahaha. Thank you for that!

[@AnastasiaLUVSU]

Nah they will always be Chinese in origin. just like anything else Japanese.... makes no difference if weaboos think it's Japanese based on popularity. Smart people know better.

[@DecodingDoom]

Finally, someone man enough to use real wooden nunchucks on KZbin! I though't I'd never find them!

[@ashleysorensen6897]

My son is just starting using nunchucks and loved this video demo :-)

[@SourMech]

Just recently came across your videos and so far I'm loving them. Thanks for the interesting videos and live on forever.

[@damirashi]

liked this. I tried this by preparing nanchuk at home and got hurt many times due to not having proper training. But I remembered those days again.

[@foolishevil]

pumped on this video man! Personally i'd be stoked to see more nunchaku videos

[@darren8540]

I like the routine you provide. Great job! It's simple yet effective. Good balance. I'm a black belt in shotokan.

[@darrenadams9782]

I watched a few of your videos, you are very skilled, amazing really. I loved your sentence " These double sectional sticks are responsible for me falling in love with the Martial Arts." That phrase is so true for me too. I look forward to viewing more of your videos.

[@jdaywork2693]

I've been practicing some. a few combinations are coming together. I'll film my progress when it stops raining here. Thanks again Jake.

[@karga1993]

I greet you from Germany. your videos are fantastic. Since 26 years I use nunchuks to workout and your method is the right method to deal efficiently with this device, without frills! Many greetings also to your team for the videos well done.

[@soulfullofmetal]

I really enjoyed this video,I was trying to imagine those ninjas as well...My training starts as of now!!!

[@mulan6535]

My son is 8 and he's a orange belt. Learning these moves in class. So He's been watching your videos to practice. If you can do a more in depth video? Thank you, we really enjoy your videos.

[@maxximum.effort]

This is my most favorite kung fu weapon and I have a string and chained nunchaku(homemade). Great video Jake! Keep it up! :D

[@ermwa1097]

You are my favorite instructor. I don't use weapons but I am thinking of getting my hands on Nunchucks.

[@shingarde1403]

if we ever have another ninja gaiden movie, this time live action, please cast this guy. perfect body type, perfect voice, can actually use weapons. he'd be a breeze to choreograph for the film, probably not even need a stunt double. good shit :p perfect for ryu kind of good shit.

[@vlf3]

Awesome. Thanks for the videos. They have been a great help and inspiration. Greatly appreciated.

[@milkybear161]

honestly that was so cool duel wielding Nunchucks really impressive :) i love the weapon based videos you do

[@BoardSkate73]

You have an amazing ability to teach by performing and talking. Thank you.

[@pitbullperez]

Hello!! I just wanted to say that you for all your videos. They have been very inspirational and because of them i have started on my path with kung fu. I have studied different style before but i have come to appreciate what kung fu has to offer in the long run. Anyways many blessings and stay strong and keep up the good work!! Peace!!

[@Clambelly]

Love your videos, attitude, instruction, and generosity sharing your knowledge, technique and expertise.

[@jc41f]

Great video Jake! Can't wait to try the techniques out! I'll let you know how I go! ☺

[@petezAAPete]

man Ive beedn doing this all my life , glad to see same love for this lovely instrument of bruises , remember get my elbows bruise up all the time

[@3brewster]

Great video Jake. Been using these for years. I use 8in pairs they have a slightly longer chain

[@ARCHERACING]

Good...specially changing the direction of spin using thys was nice...expecting more videos with nunchucks...cheers happy practicing!!!

[@TheCrowMurder64]

Awesome!! Best videos for sure. The bow videos rock too!!

[@shivshankarsingh2690]

thank you for your videos I have learned bo staff after watching your videos of bo staff here I am because of Nunchuck which is one of that I like most to learn your video is very helpful for use double Nunchuck at once thanks again!

[@MrDylanbrill23]

you're a great instructor don't stop what your doing!! :)

[@creativezone7733]

You are Great Jake, Your Skills are wonderful

[@pjkiger]

You really are great at explaining techniques.

[@barrybarry3509]

I watch your videos daily for inspiration and motivation. You're a truly remarkable person! If you ever find the time to make more of these videos l would really love that as they are my favourite weapon too and I only know the basics :/

[@patrickarthurokeeffe]

Cool video! I’m researching for a story I’m writing in which the protagonist uses nunchaku. I wasn’t sure if using two at once was a viable option in real combat but it certainly appears that it is after seeing your demonstration. Seems like it would make it all the more difficult for enemies to penetrate your zone of defense. Also it looks fun too! Anyway, thanks for sharing!

[@10697018]

Well I've been doing nunchucks on and off for 34 years that's some good basic moves to start with. But I've only started the double nunchucks for about 17 days. Already getting good at the doubles now. I think everyone needs to learn how to to do them. It's great fun and exercise.

[@MARTIALCOMBATIVES]

nice detailed demo for the beginner to become familiar with the weapon, they are certainly a weapon the provides versatility, required multi tasking, and gives you scars to prove your practice :}

[@tanbir005]

The best nunchucks tutorial!

[@bigtrainpaulin]

Hey Jake! Thanks for sharing your nunchucks skills! I really needed such video because I am interested in using toys such as those.

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

Seriously really great vid, info, and presentation 👏👏

[@justoldog]

I got some foam rubber ones- cut them in half and attached lightsticks to each one- great light toys for the burning man festival! fun stuff!

[@anthonynieto4685]

Great training techniques Jake, Im practicing again...

[@davidjones8027]

A difficult skill to master the Nunchuku. Good video

[@MultiTshirts]

Really job well done, man. I thank you for your videos and your work all together, I have checked your videos after I have messed with a new weapon for a bit, to get some ideas on where I can practice and start feeling the fluidity of the weapon. You've been a great help. :)

[@taggett666]

Hi Jake. In my day " I " was the fastest of the fast. I worked out with the steel set for power balance. One thing you should point out to the students is they need to customize their set so it makes it correctly around their body, and shoulder. Bigger people need more links in the connecting chain. They need to properly set the distance under the arm to the third position. Try working with the steel set for 20 minutes a day if you can. Basic formations like you are doing. To switch back to the light ones make you fast as hell. I miss those days. Now I'm old..... Master Poopy my sons call me now. When we work out I dress up like an old Shaolin just for effect. Both boys are weapons specialists now. Thanks for posting this it was fun to watch someone else get into this like I did. I started when I was 14.

[@tittoin]

Great ,,,thanks for this video. i thought it very difficult to learn and practice ,but u made it realy easy

[@MonkeyInvaderGokuLikesToEat]

Jake, you should make a nunchaku DVD!!! It would be awesome!

[@DrJ3k4lMrH4d3]

Bought my first nunchuck and escrima sticks today. Already started training with nunchucks.

[@lorenzobaiera8542]

Great sensei,you are realy complete martial artist.

[@xanomaly1]

It's great to hear more about your routine.

[@gregroyal3550]

Looks like you flow very naturally! Ive been training for 3 years now with nunchaku, slowly making progress but still cant quite do the wrist roll haha

[@PreethamPaul]

Yeah for the basics these are the best one I ever know ...... :-) I got more punishments back then when I was learning them before 5 years ago ..... that's a different thing ..... but your way of explaining is cool :-) .....

[@depperson1900]

Love the breakdown. Good stuff Mr. Mace. Thank you.

[@tombeans4715]

Thanks you !! This really helps, im going to do this routine everyday !

[@sagarbiswas382]

You teach Awesome bro.... I used to follow few of you class every day... Thanks a lot to help us.... And please show us few more techniques of Nunchuck

[@ckg1771]

Great Warm-Up Vid... Will Be Looking Forward To A Kata Soon!!!

[@chasemacherzak7755]

I loved this video. The nunchaku have been my favorite weapon since watching bruce lee when I was younger. I like the shooting forward technique. Show us some more angles of attack :) I know most basic spins still trying to get around the neck spin with hand switching. Your videos are great thanks.

[@pokemonmasterbb7086]

You're totally a great Michelangelo at using the Nunchucks. 🐢💛

[@virtualdjtvdeejayburn-live42]

nice and simple explanations , congratulations...You have complet train in Nunchaks?

[@vicapoeirastar]

Very cool basic techniques with my favorite weapon Sifu. It would be awesome to train with you. Oss

[@alek8516]

Dude, that was short but I learned a little something about duel wielding nunchucks which I have found very few people post videos on. So basically thanks

[@mastergohring]

Cool beans! Love the nunchucks. :-)

[@para59r]

Jake.. that was good... trusting you have gotten better... hoping you have or your missing much.

[@sharpshooterjd]

Just a question what is the connection on the wooden ones? It looks like some type of cord and if so I was wondering how it's attached so cleanly?

[@408glife]

Awesome video. Thats what also made me fall in love with martial arts. I first saw them with Michaelangelo from the ninja turtles then my dad showed me bruce lee. But he would never let me train due to my attitude little did he no the teachings that come from kung fu, so my training started late. But i still have time to master my dream.

[@juantavarez05]

Great techniques! Thanks for sharing.

[@Skylarkraven]

Awesome instructional video! I trained using DIY pvc pipes when I was 8, but progressed to a chuck-baton (which was a wrong move as I was still young with small hands back then and it was pretty difficult doing the catches as the chuck-batons are pretty wide - 3cm diameter). Eventually, my Master gifted me with a replica of Bruce Lee's 'Dragon' Nunchaku which were weighted foam. My experience with nunchaku has left quite a few scars over the years due to bad catching with the chuck-baton which was also too long for a 12 year old to handle. Always start off with foam chucks =)

[@wilhelmu]

you can use nunchaku to grab a long weapon, that's what the two part construction and the chain is for, but ive never seen anyone do it in real combat

[@wilhelmu]

also im pretty sure rapier is too thin for nunchaku to warp around, but a spear is probably more realistic target

[@Targetdummy2013]

Great video. Well done.